Ben Linton, Well Known and Loved Drummer of Portland, Oregon’s Chemical Rage Loses Fight With Cancer

We are beyond sad to report that Chemical Rage drummer Ben Linton lost his battle with cancer on October 25, 2018. The outpouring of support on social media and in the local Portland music scene is a testament to how respected as a musician and how loved as a man Ben was by so many. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, bandmates, friends, and fans.

I was able to briefly speak with a member of Chemical Rage, and understandably, the band is still very much in shock and grieving. “We all have a heavy heart right now and are at a loss for words. Our music community is amazing and I’m very proud and thankful for the support from everyone.”

It is a sobering reminder that we don’t always know the battles others are facing, and we should make a vow to each other right now to celebrate each other while we are together on this planet.

Ben, you will be very missed.

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Lover of music. Lover of writing. Music is the audible form of emotion, and I have a deep need to find out what it takes to make a song, an album...a band. When a musician says, "No one has ever asked me that before," or "That was the best interview I've ever done," I know I've done my job right.